Battle module "Dagger". Further development of "Baikal"
Several years ago, the Russian industry presented a promising combat module AU-220M “Baikal”, armed with an 57-mm automatic cannon. At the expense of the new instrument, such a product should have shown significant advantages over existing systems. Subsequently, the development of "Baikal" continued. At the moment, the latest result of such work is the combat module "Dagger".
TBMP T-15 with the module "Dagger" at the site "Army-2019". Photo by Saidpvo.livejournal.com
The development of remotely controlled combat modules (SDS) with 57 mm caliber guns is handled by the Petrel Research Institute, part of Uralvagonzavod. New OAS are developed in cooperation with other manufacturers of equipment. Finished products are offered for installation on the combat vehicles Uralvagonzavod and other developers.
Last year, at the Army-2018 exhibition, Uralvagonzavod Research and Production Company for the first time showed a prototype of the Armata T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle with an experimental AUBM, which is a further development of the AU-220M product. In the further development of the project continued, and by now the final appearance of such a system has been formed - it has received the name "Dagger".
In the course of "Army-2019" promising TBMP T-15 with "Dagger" for the first time officially show the public and professionals. At the same time, photographs of such a machine, made during the preparation of the exhibition, have already appeared in free access. This allows us to compare the T-15 in different configurations now and draw some conclusions.
It is expected that within the framework of the current military-technical forum "Uralvagonzavod" or the Ministry of Defense will disclose their plans for the T-15 TBMP and combat modules for it.
From the point of view of the main features and appearance features, the promising “Dagger” differs little from the already well-known “Baikal”. As before, the proposed construction of a uninhabited tower with all the necessary weapons and equipment. At the same time, the “Dagger” is distinguished by the design of the dome, other weapons and other features.
"Dagger" is based on the armored dome of a modified form. The cross-section of the front part of the tower has been reduced, and therefore the embrasure with the attachments of the gun is prominently displayed in front of the main part of the dome. The new MFDB, like its predecessor, is placed on the roof of the carrier vehicle and occupies a minimum locally inside its hull.
Main weapon "Dagger" - modern 57-mm automatic gun. Its rate of fire exceeds 80 shots / min, the initial velocity of the projectile - 1-1,5 km / s. Vertical guidance from -5 ° to + 60 ° is provided. Ready to use ammunition - 80 shots. At a distance of 1,5 km, the Dagger cannon punches up to 120 mm of armor at an angle of 60 °.
To the right of the gun is placed a swinging casing with a PKTM machine gun of normal caliber. Ammunition - 1000 ammo. On the sides of the dome mounted several products "cloud". The right side of the module is equipped with a launcher for two containers with 9М120 “Attack” missiles. To the left of the gun and on the roof there are two blocks of optical-electronic equipment.
The main features of the "Dagger". Photo NPK "Uralvagonzavod" / bmpd.livejournal.com
Also in the complex "Dagger" includes some devices mounted inside the protected volume of the machine carrier - first of all, the control panel. The introduction of missile weapons has affected the composition of control systems. To work with “Atakoy”, the OMS of the module receives rocket tracking tools, a semi-automatic control system and devices for transmitting commands.
In terms of dimensions, the “Dagger” hardly differs from the “Baikal” - the side installation for missiles is not decisive. The total mass of the MFDB and controls is 3,85 t.
According to the developer, the Dagger module is designed to equip promising samples of armored vehicles, as well as for use in upgrading existing machines. In this case we are talking about the technique of different categories, from light to heavy weight. In fact, the use of "Dagger" is limited only by the carrying capacity and strength of the selected chassis. It should easily carry the 3850-kg combat module and cope with its impact.
Last year's experimental DUBM and the current “Dagger” were demonstrated with the heaviest of domestic platforms - TBMP T-15. An armored vehicle of this configuration is capable of carrying infantry and supporting it with fire. Powerful rocket-gun armament gives it a certain advantage.
Since last autumn, the theme of equipping the “Dagger” with a wheeled infantry fighting vehicle “Boomerang” has been repeatedly raised. In late April, the leadership of the “Military Industrial Company”, which created this machine, confirmed the fundamental possibility of creating such a model. The Dagger fits the Boomerang for a number of characteristics, but the Ministry of Defense did not order a similar version of the BMP at that time. It may appear in the future.
In recent years, the Petrel Research and Development Institute and other enterprises of the defense complex have presented a number of armored vehicle modernization projects using the AU-220М Baikal. A similar product was installed on existing platforms, such as the BMP-3. It is possible that such an approach will soon be implemented in new projects for updating old armored vehicles. From the point of view of the main features of the design and restrictions, the “Dagger” differs little from “Baikal” and is probably compatible with the same carriers.
In the proposed form, the Dagger SDSM has advantages both over other combat modules of domestic and foreign development, and over the base sample. The high potential of this product is determined by several main factors - first of all, the choice of weapons and other equipment.
T-15 with an experimental DBMS arr. 2018 g. Photo by Wikimedia Commons
A characteristic advantage of the AU-220M module and its recycled versions is the 57-mm automatic gun. Existing 30-mm guns no longer fully meet current requirements and cannot deal with most modern targets that have already received adequate protection. Projectiles caliber 57 mm are a convenient means to destroy such targets.
The new "Dagger" favorably differs from "Baikal" by the presence of guided missile weapons. The 9М120 “Attack” missiles, depending on the modification, have a range of up to 6-10 km and are capable of carrying combat units for various purposes. Thus, the use of "Attack" allows the carrier "Dagger" to attack and hit targets at large distances - outside the zone of responsibility of the gun and machine gun. In addition, the cumulative warhead ensures the defeat of heavily armored vehicles in the entire range of ranges.
All modules of the family have a positive feature in the form of the possibility of installation on different platforms. This potential of “Baikal” has already been repeatedly demonstrated with the help of various prototypes, while the “Dagger” has so far been shown only with T-15 TBMPs. Perhaps in the future the list of its real carriers will be replenished.
Domestic remotely controlled combat modules with 57-mm cannon and other weapons over the past few years have been demonstrated at various exhibitions in our country and abroad. Created several versions of such products that are compatible with a wide range of carriers. However, such equipment has not yet been adopted and does not enter the combat units. Thus, at the moment, the increased combat qualities of armored vehicles did not go beyond the limits of the landfills.
However, the tests themselves and their promising media continue to give the desired results. In addition, new samples are regularly shown at trade shows. There is every reason for optimism, and we can expect that in the foreseeable future both T-15 and advanced combat modules will be adopted. In the meantime, they remain at the testing stage, as well as master the role of exhibits.
TBMP T-15 with the module "Dagger" at the site "Army-2019". Photo by Saidpvo.livejournal.com
From “Baikal” to “Dagger”
The development of remotely controlled combat modules (SDS) with 57 mm caliber guns is handled by the Petrel Research Institute, part of Uralvagonzavod. New OAS are developed in cooperation with other manufacturers of equipment. Finished products are offered for installation on the combat vehicles Uralvagonzavod and other developers.
Last year, at the Army-2018 exhibition, Uralvagonzavod Research and Production Company for the first time showed a prototype of the Armata T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle with an experimental AUBM, which is a further development of the AU-220M product. In the further development of the project continued, and by now the final appearance of such a system has been formed - it has received the name "Dagger".
In the course of "Army-2019" promising TBMP T-15 with "Dagger" for the first time officially show the public and professionals. At the same time, photographs of such a machine, made during the preparation of the exhibition, have already appeared in free access. This allows us to compare the T-15 in different configurations now and draw some conclusions.
It is expected that within the framework of the current military-technical forum "Uralvagonzavod" or the Ministry of Defense will disclose their plans for the T-15 TBMP and combat modules for it.
Design changes
From the point of view of the main features and appearance features, the promising “Dagger” differs little from the already well-known “Baikal”. As before, the proposed construction of a uninhabited tower with all the necessary weapons and equipment. At the same time, the “Dagger” is distinguished by the design of the dome, other weapons and other features.
"Dagger" is based on the armored dome of a modified form. The cross-section of the front part of the tower has been reduced, and therefore the embrasure with the attachments of the gun is prominently displayed in front of the main part of the dome. The new MFDB, like its predecessor, is placed on the roof of the carrier vehicle and occupies a minimum locally inside its hull.
Main weapon "Dagger" - modern 57-mm automatic gun. Its rate of fire exceeds 80 shots / min, the initial velocity of the projectile - 1-1,5 km / s. Vertical guidance from -5 ° to + 60 ° is provided. Ready to use ammunition - 80 shots. At a distance of 1,5 km, the Dagger cannon punches up to 120 mm of armor at an angle of 60 °.
To the right of the gun is placed a swinging casing with a PKTM machine gun of normal caliber. Ammunition - 1000 ammo. On the sides of the dome mounted several products "cloud". The right side of the module is equipped with a launcher for two containers with 9М120 “Attack” missiles. To the left of the gun and on the roof there are two blocks of optical-electronic equipment.
The main features of the "Dagger". Photo NPK "Uralvagonzavod" / bmpd.livejournal.com
Also in the complex "Dagger" includes some devices mounted inside the protected volume of the machine carrier - first of all, the control panel. The introduction of missile weapons has affected the composition of control systems. To work with “Atakoy”, the OMS of the module receives rocket tracking tools, a semi-automatic control system and devices for transmitting commands.
In terms of dimensions, the “Dagger” hardly differs from the “Baikal” - the side installation for missiles is not decisive. The total mass of the MFDB and controls is 3,85 t.
Compatibility issues
According to the developer, the Dagger module is designed to equip promising samples of armored vehicles, as well as for use in upgrading existing machines. In this case we are talking about the technique of different categories, from light to heavy weight. In fact, the use of "Dagger" is limited only by the carrying capacity and strength of the selected chassis. It should easily carry the 3850-kg combat module and cope with its impact.
Last year's experimental DUBM and the current “Dagger” were demonstrated with the heaviest of domestic platforms - TBMP T-15. An armored vehicle of this configuration is capable of carrying infantry and supporting it with fire. Powerful rocket-gun armament gives it a certain advantage.
Since last autumn, the theme of equipping the “Dagger” with a wheeled infantry fighting vehicle “Boomerang” has been repeatedly raised. In late April, the leadership of the “Military Industrial Company”, which created this machine, confirmed the fundamental possibility of creating such a model. The Dagger fits the Boomerang for a number of characteristics, but the Ministry of Defense did not order a similar version of the BMP at that time. It may appear in the future.
In recent years, the Petrel Research and Development Institute and other enterprises of the defense complex have presented a number of armored vehicle modernization projects using the AU-220М Baikal. A similar product was installed on existing platforms, such as the BMP-3. It is possible that such an approach will soon be implemented in new projects for updating old armored vehicles. From the point of view of the main features of the design and restrictions, the “Dagger” differs little from “Baikal” and is probably compatible with the same carriers.
Obvious advantages
In the proposed form, the Dagger SDSM has advantages both over other combat modules of domestic and foreign development, and over the base sample. The high potential of this product is determined by several main factors - first of all, the choice of weapons and other equipment.
T-15 with an experimental DBMS arr. 2018 g. Photo by Wikimedia Commons
A characteristic advantage of the AU-220M module and its recycled versions is the 57-mm automatic gun. Existing 30-mm guns no longer fully meet current requirements and cannot deal with most modern targets that have already received adequate protection. Projectiles caliber 57 mm are a convenient means to destroy such targets.
The new "Dagger" favorably differs from "Baikal" by the presence of guided missile weapons. The 9М120 “Attack” missiles, depending on the modification, have a range of up to 6-10 km and are capable of carrying combat units for various purposes. Thus, the use of "Attack" allows the carrier "Dagger" to attack and hit targets at large distances - outside the zone of responsibility of the gun and machine gun. In addition, the cumulative warhead ensures the defeat of heavily armored vehicles in the entire range of ranges.
All modules of the family have a positive feature in the form of the possibility of installation on different platforms. This potential of “Baikal” has already been repeatedly demonstrated with the help of various prototypes, while the “Dagger” has so far been shown only with T-15 TBMPs. Perhaps in the future the list of its real carriers will be replenished.
"Dagger" in the future
Domestic remotely controlled combat modules with 57-mm cannon and other weapons over the past few years have been demonstrated at various exhibitions in our country and abroad. Created several versions of such products that are compatible with a wide range of carriers. However, such equipment has not yet been adopted and does not enter the combat units. Thus, at the moment, the increased combat qualities of armored vehicles did not go beyond the limits of the landfills.
However, the tests themselves and their promising media continue to give the desired results. In addition, new samples are regularly shown at trade shows. There is every reason for optimism, and we can expect that in the foreseeable future both T-15 and advanced combat modules will be adopted. In the meantime, they remain at the testing stage, as well as master the role of exhibits.
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